The museum showcases the work of
Elian (Lula) Kaczka. Kaczka was born in Uruguay in 1984 and grew up in the Jewish
community in Montevideo. She gained a degree in Industrial Design at the ORT
University, then started studying sculpture at the Pedro Figari School of
Arts and Crafts in Montevideo, before deciding to move to Israel to pursue
her personal and professional dreams.
Kaczka continued her studies in Israel at the now defunct Basis School of Art and Culture in Herzliya, exhibiting her work in various locations around the country, as well as participating in student exchange programs in Switzerland and Scotland. She currently works out of her studio in the Carton Museum, working on commissioned jobs as well as her own designs.
Kaczka continued her studies in Israel at the now defunct Basis School of Art and Culture in Herzliya, exhibiting her work in various locations around the country, as well as participating in student exchange programs in Switzerland and Scotland. She currently works out of her studio in the Carton Museum, working on commissioned jobs as well as her own designs.
A selection of Kaczka's cardboard sculptures are on display in the museum.
Cardboard is generally considered a side or supporting product,
meaning that it itself is not important - the important thing is the product
stored inside it or protected by it. Cardboard will usually be thrown in the
rubbish bin (or at best the recycling bin) after it has finished its job.
In Kaczka's works there is a reversal of roles: the cardboard is the
material from which the work itself is made. She creates pieces that we
usually identify with grandeur and high aesthetics: cathedrals, fashionable
clothing associated with aristocratic circles in previous centuries,
neoclassical architectural elements, and more. The dresses on display in the
Carton Museum refer to the Mantua style dresses that were in fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries,
mainly in the courts of the European kingdoms, and in the circles of the
aristocracy.
Kaczka's mysterious "Creatures" series is inspired by Pre-Columbian art and by old
maps from the 16th and 17th century. Commonly referred to as "map monsters",
these creatures adorn maps on spaces that are usually left blank or in spots
where the geography of the world was still unknown. One particular sculpture
on display, below, was made for the group exhibition "Paper Creatures" at the Old Jaffa Museum in 2016. I recognised it immediately!
The artist's fascination with sumptuous buildings and architecture can be seen
inside the Carton Museum itself. While the outside of the building is a
typical industrial unit, inside Kaczka has created a sumptuous interior
inspired by Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The ceiling is grand
and impressive, yet made of cardboard - a humble, cheap and perishable
material. We couldn't help but marvel at the disparity between the majesty of
the interior and the simple material from which it is made.
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How fascinating, a cardboard museum! It looks really interesting. I remember once going to see an exhibition where everything was made with sugar! I doubt it would have lasted very long though. I can see why you'd be interested in cardboard craft though.
ReplyDeleteThe cardboard ceiling is amazing. The intricate work just using cardboard fascinates me. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing place to visit. I love that cardboard is being used in this way to create these pieces. I often just think about recycling when it comes to cardboard but my kids love to create other things with it. I will show them this as they will love it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how the knight, horse's head and man's face look so amazing. Despite cardboard being inflexible, the pieces show as much emotion as artists using pencils or paints.
ReplyDeleteWOW each one is stunning! I love the interesting places you share about, and this one is definitely wonderful! #MMBC
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fab museum and sounds like a lot of fun. The sculptures are fantastic and it's amazing that they are made out of cardboard.
ReplyDelete...weird and wonderful places are right up my alley. Thanks for taking me along to see the sights!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like such a neat museum! I love places/things like this that make me think of art in a whole new way.
ReplyDeleteI think Mr. HMII is very lucky to have you taking him to such fun and inspiring places. The sculptures are amazing. I shall look at my recycling bin in a whole different way from now on! xx
ReplyDeleteI never would've thought cardboard could be used in such creative and stunning ways.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of turning something so ordinary into something so grand.
I've visited lots of museums but never one like that!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I've never seen anything like it! On my list for next visit to Israel. Thanks for the info an lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great discovery! It's amazing what can be created with cardboard.
ReplyDeleteLisa this is amazing! My husband is sort of allergic to museums (;>) although he will go with me when I ask, but this is one of the rare ones we would both really enjoy -- I'm going to share this post with him. As you say, it is wonderful that this artist can create these wonders from a material that is usually trashed .. wouldn't it be great if there was more like this. Thank you (for everything).
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat!! I am going to try to get there next time we are in Israel!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice Museum. I love card making too. We make this each month.
ReplyDeleteWonderful paper artworks. I enjoyed this visit very much.
Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week.
Greetings by Heidrun
What a fun museum! You can see how much work has gone into these displays. The piano is brilliant! xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cool place.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I'd love to visit it. Such a cool concept and intriguing structures. Makes me want to relook at our cardboard collection in the recycling bag.
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! It's unbelievable they're made of cardboard!
ReplyDelete#MMBC
Lisa, I love this! I find it so fascinating that cardboard was used to create art. It's amazing. Featuring your post tomorrow at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
ReplyDeleteWow! Incredible. I can't believe all of that is made out of cardboard.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fascinating and unique. Thanks for sharing about her and her work.
ReplyDeleteVisiting today from MMBC